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President Mahama to grace 49th SWAG Awards

20Jan

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President Mahama to grace 49th SWAG Awards

President John Mahama will be the Guest of Honour for the 49th Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) awards scheduled for Friday, January 24,2025. The event, which seeks to honour the outstanding achievements of Ghanaian sports personalities would take place at the Accra International Conference Centre. Under the theme, “Gold and Glory, a call for change in national orientation and investment in sports” the President is expected to share his vision for sports development and honor the achievements of the award winners. A statement signed by Mr. Kwabena Yeboah, President of SWAG said “H. E President John Mahama has confirmed to make a special appearance at the prestigious SWAG Awards as the guest of honor endorsing his interest, focus and his willingness to support sports deve...

Dr Randy Abbey, Stephen Appiah others forms new Black Stars Management Committee

19Jan

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Dr Randy Abbey, Stephen Appiah others forms new Black Stars Management Committee

The Football Association is pleased to announce the formation of a new Management Committee for the Senior Male National Team, the Black Stars. The Committee, which is tasked with overseeing the administrative and logistical aspects of the team, will be chaired by Dr. Randy Abbey, an Executive Council member of the GFA. In addition to chairing the Committee, Dr. Abbey shall lead engagement with Government and other stakeholders. Mr. Stephen Appiah, a former Captain of the Black Stars, will serve as Vice-Chairman, supporting Dr. Abbey, while also focusing on Player Relations. Other members of the Committee include Mr. Samuel Aboabire, Chairman of the Greater Accra Regional Football Association and an Executive Council member of the GFA and Mr. Moses Armah, President of Medea...

Manisa set to host the third edition of the Youth BCL

18Jan

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Manisa set to host the third edition of the Youth BCL

The Youth Basketball Champions League is back for its third season, and the city of Manisa, Türkiye has been selected as the host of the event in 2025. The prime standalone pan-European club competition for U18 teams will tip off at the Tarik Almis arena on April 22 and the champions will be crowned on April 27. A total of 12 teams will play the third season of the Youth BCL, representing eight different countries, including the previous two winners: Igokea m:tel(BIH), who picked up the trophy in Bursa, Türkiye in 2023, and Rytas Vilnius (LTU), the defending champions from Debrecen, Hungary last year. The remaining 10 teams are Aliaga Petkimspor(TUR), ERA Nymburk (CZE), Filou Oostende(BEL), Spartak Office Shoes (SRB), Galatasaray (TUR), Manisa Basket (TUR), Porsche BBA Ludwigsburg(GER), Pa...

17Jan

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Update on CAF U-17 GIFT Tournament Kick-Off Time for the Final

The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) has announced a change of schedule for the much-anticipated final of the CAF U-17 GIFT tournament. The All-Tanzania final between TDS Girls and JKT Queens which was initially scheduled for Saturday, 18 January at 18h00 Local Time will now take place at 19h00 Local Time at the Azam Complex in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania. The rescheduling of the kick-off time was made to ensure that clubs have added preparation periods and sufficient time for fans to make their way to the stadium. CAF invites and encourages members of the media to publicise the new kick-off times. The CAF U-17 GIFT tournament continues on Friday, 17 January with the battle for third place between Group A runners-up Kenya Academy of Sports and Boni Consili Girls set for 18...

FIFA Talent Development Scheme takes major step forward with milestone event at FIFA Talent Academy in Bahrain

16Jan

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FIFA Talent Development Scheme takes major step forward with milestone event at FIFA Talent Academy in Bahrain

Important milestone for FIFA and recognition of Bahrain’s proud track record of supporting young talent Arsène Wenger, FIFA’s Chief of Global Football Development, attends ceremony celebrating Bahrain’s progress under FIFA Talent Development Scheme As reflected in FIFA’s Strategic Objectives for the Global Game, the goal is to have 75 elite FIFA Talent Academies in place by the end of 2027 A milestone event has been held in the Bahraini capital of Manama to celebrate the progress and development of the country’s FIFA Talent Academy, a prime example of an institution that has gone from strength to strength under the FIFA Talent Development Scheme (TDS). The ceremony, attended by His Excellency Shaikh Ali bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, President of the Bahrain Football Association and ...

FIBA Hall of Fame Class of 2025 inductees unveiled

16Jan

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FIBA Hall of Fame Class of 2025 inductees unveiled

Spanish legend Pau Gasol, multi-time champion Dawn Staley of the USA and venerable coach Mike Krzyzewski headline the nine inductees to the FIBA Hall of Fame Class of 2025.Every member of the Class of 2025 will be honored at an enshrinement ceremony on May 17 that will take place alongside the FIBA Mid-Term Congress in Bahrain. A total of eight players and one coach are being recognized for their stellar individual contributions to the sport.Gasol was a colossus on the floor for Spain, inspiring unprecedented success with his towering performances and leadership. He achieved superstardom status at the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2006 in Japan when he earned MVP honors alongside winning Spain's first-ever major trophy. A five-time Olympian, the center was Spain's flagbearer at London 2012 and...

Tickets for FIFA Club World Cup play-offs and final go on sale

16Jan

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Tickets for FIFA Club World Cup play-offs and final go on sale

Sales start on Thursday, 16 January 2025 at 10:00 EST/16:00 CET Fans can complete their purchases on a first-come, first-served basis Ticket holders “will be part of football history” says FIFA President Gianni Infantino – video interview available for media to download for editorial purposes Fans from across the world can now secure tickets for all matches of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™, including the play-offs and the eagerly awaited final, as a new sales phase opens on Thursday, 16 January at 10:00 EST/16:00 CET via FIFA.com/tickets. This next opportunity to secure a spot to witness FIFA’s new flagship global club competition will coincide with the start of the FIFA Club World Cup Trophy Tour, which will give teams and fans the chance to see, up close,...

15Jan

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CAF unveils new TotalEnergies CHAN Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda 2024 Logo and Trophy

With a few hours to the Final Draw of the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda 2024 in Kenya tonight, CAF has unveiled a new logo and Trophy for the Competition. The new look for the tournament brings a fresh identity and emphasises its deep-rooted connections to African football and culture. It comes with a new TotalEnergies CHAN 2024 trophy that features a sleek, contemporary design, combining gold and silver elements, representing the prestige and growing stature of the tournament. A significant detail is the 54 distinct lines encircling the trophy, symbolizing the 54 African nations united with a map of the continent at its core. This element underscores the championship’s celebration of diversity and unity across the continent. Ea...

DRAW PROCEDURE: TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024

15Jan

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DRAW PROCEDURE: TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024

The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) has confirmed the draw procedure of the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 Final Draw. The Final Draw will take place on Wednesday, 15 January at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi, Kenya and will feature 19 nations, including co-hosts Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, as well as defending champions, Senegal. Two nations must still be confirmed through a series of qualifier matches ahead of the August 2025 tournament. The draw will be live on CAF’s Official YouTube channel, CAF TV at 20h00 local time (17h00 GMT / 19h00 Cairo). Below are the draw procedures and list of confirmed qualified teams: QUALIFIED TEAMS: CECAFA: Hosts: Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, along with...

Exciting TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) Draw delivers some thrilling encounters

15Jan

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Exciting TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) Draw delivers some thrilling encounters

The Draw for the finals of the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania 2024 was staged in Nairobi, Kenya on Wednesday, 15 January and has delivered some exciting encounters for the tournament that will be played in August 2025. Kenya were the seeds as hosts in Group A and have been drawn with two-time winners Morocco and DR Congo, as well as Angola and Zambia, in a pool packed with past champions and quality teams. Tanzania were the seeds as hosts in Group B and will take on Madagascar, Mauritania, Burkina Faso and Central African Republic in their pool. Uganda were the seeds as hosts in Group C and meet Niger, Guinea, Qualifier 1 and Qualifier 2, making this pool something of an unknown quantity. ...